Flame ON!

It's the end of the year and that can only mean one thing: it's time to put that thing down flip it and rewind it... or whatever Missy Elliott said. 2022 gave the world a lot of great pop culture, but what piqued the interest of our boys the most this year? It's time to find out!

Bells may be jingling and snow may be falling to the ground (in the colder parts of the world), but before the ball drops in Times Square and the calendar rolls over to 2023 the boys have joined together with their 2022 media top 5 lists and they're ready rewind the clock to share it with all of you! A lot of the topics shared during this recap were topics discussed throughout the year, so the boys in some instances only shared some highlights (we encourage you to go back and listen to the previous round tables and micros to hear more about them) and for a few of the topics they dive a little deeper to share some more opinions and feelings. You won't be spoiled by the entire list here, but here's a holiday teaser to whet your appetite before you listen. They boys chat about movies including The Menu, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, TV shows including She-Hulk, Andor, and Rings of Power, and music including Midnights, Renaissance, and Girl of My Dreams. After checking out these 20 (plus a few extra add ons), why not share your picks with us on social media and tag us in the conversation! 

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Do you know these gays? These gays are trying to kill it with pop culture references! From the coast of Sicily, all the way to the hustle and bustle of New York, spoiler alert, the holigays are here and there's so much to talk about! Grab a cup of eggnog and settle in for another rousing roundtable chat!

Merry Chrysler and Happy Honda Days dear listeners! The boys have joined the round table for one last pop culture round-up before the ball drops on 2023 and boy do they have some great topics to share! Before tackling the topics, the boys chat about the recent cast announcement for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 premiering on MTV on January 6th along with a discussion on streaming and holding onto media you want to consume at your discretion. Erik then kicks the topics off with Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas streaming now on SHOWTIME. Do you think laughter is a good way to stave off the seasonal depression? Sound off in the comments! After a quick break for station identification BeeJay takes us into the anime world of Chainsaw Man and introduces us to the cutness that is Pochita. From there, the boys travel to Italy as Bryan discusses the latest season of Mike White's acclaimed series, The White Lotus. Have you watched the show? Have you ever said to yourself, "those gays are trying to kill me," after a night out at the club? Let us know! Before the final topic, the boys chat about the recent drop of the newest teaser trailer for Across The Spider-Verse! For the final topic of the episode, Pat dishes on the film, Spoiler Alert, which chronicles the life of Michael Ausiello as he watches his partner succumb to cancer. It's a heavy topic, but spoiler alert, it's being highly recommended! Closing out the episode, the boys share their 1Ups and well wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

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Are you a superhero (or villain) in need of a lawyer? Maybe you're just looking for a new law firm to work for and want to meet Megan Thee Stallion so you can twerk with her in an office with a view. Well, Jennifer Walters would like to welcome you to GLK&H... she just hopes you survive the experience!

Dear listeners, it's long overdue, but the boys have made their way to the law firm of GLK&H to discuss and dissect the latest Marvel Phase 4 TV series on Disney+, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law! From the creative mind of Jessica Gao and the directing talents of Kat Coiro, this entry into Phase 4 of the MCU follows Jessica Walters as she transitions from her life as a mild-mannered lawyer to a reluctant superhero AND mild-mannered lawyer. The boys kick the discussion off with their highlights including the cast, the overall fun of the show, the handling of internet trolls, and a certain devil's walk of pride. After the fun stuff is over, they get to hulk out over the things that missed the mark a bit including the lack of screen time for some of the characters, pacing issues, and some of the real-world reactions to the show overall. From the drawn page to the user interface for Disney+, Jennifer Walters AKA She-Hulk has made quite the impression on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the boys are excited to share their thoughts with you!

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There's a chill in the air and we hope you're feeling peckish because pop culture is on the menu! Whether you're looking for the mai tai killer or getting ready for the Guardians of the Galaxy to bring Kevin Bacon to your holiday gathering, there's so much good stuff to chat about, so get ready because as Mariah would say, it's tiiiiime!

Gather round dear listeners because the boys of Flame ON! are back with their first of four brand-new episodes for your listening enjoyment. First up on the docket for this month is a roundup discussion of the boys' favorite pop culture from November. Bryan takes you on a trip to New York for Ryan Murphey's latest season of American Horror Story, AHS:NYC. The regular cast of characters is joined by some new faces (and some new ears) as the train leaves the station, but does it jump off the tracks in true AHS fashion? Only time will tell! Erik takes you to the movies with a spoiler-free conversation about the new film from Mark Mylod, The Menu. The film gets rave reviews, but the boys want to make sure you can go into seeing it as fresh as possible, so don't worry about hearing something you shouldn't! After a brief pause for station identification the boys are back and BeeJay takes the conversation over to Netflix to chat about Wednesday from director Tim Burton. Is it creepy? How about cooky? All together ooky? Our crew seems to think so! Last but not least, Pat rings in the holiday season on Disney+ with James Gunn and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Did a holiday special centered around bringing Kevin Bacon to meet Peter Quill bring a tear to a grown man's eye? You better believe it! Before signing off, the boys also share their 1UPs! It's a fun filled episode and the boys are glad you're sharing it with them!

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Got a question for everyone! If something is problematic you usually avoid it, right? However what happens when it's your porn?!? BeeJay has assembled his B-team for another That's What I Call Gay Life to ask that exact question! We even welcome in a special guest host!

Hello pups and pals, did you miss the B team? BeeJay, Rees, Dom, and special guest host adult industry good Judy Hadrian are Kicking off this series on porn! Some of us watch it some of us even LOVE IT! BeeJay interviews Hadrian, a member of the adult industry of 20-plus years! As well as his newest B-team member Dominic N. Ashen, award-winning adult novelist, for all of their thoughts on the adult entertainment industry and how it can or can not relate to social reform and what can be considered problematic adult films. Hadrian talks about his experience with awkward moments when the actors/ actresses in porn don't look like they are having fun and how it takes him out of the experience of watching, he also talks about his view on a video when he watches, while Dom talks about his writing process. BeeJay and Rees take it all in and more leading up to a reveal that this will in fact be a multi-part series on the porn industry and how it can affect us in our little gay lives! Get out the lotion and tissues it's time to turn down the lights and open up those… ears… turn down the problematic adult films and get ready for another installment of Now That's What I Call Gay Life!

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It's time for a bros trip everyone! Let's hop in the space shuttle and fly away to a galaxy far, far away, but don't let the mole sabotage the mission. A month full of pop culture has passed and it's time to dish the dirt about some of the most captivating pieces around.

Hello kittens, did you miss the boys? It may be a little later than normal, but the boys couldn't let a month jam-packed full of pop culture goodness go by without a proper round-up episode! After some scheduling shake-ups, the full cast of characters that you love has reconvened at the podcasting round table to dish the dirt and spill the tea! Kicking off this episode we find BeeJay sharing his pick, the reboot of the classic Clive Barker horror film, Hellraiser now streaming on Hulu. Did BeeJay think that this version of Pinhead lived up to the original or did it lack some of the sparks of the original? All of his thoughts are waiting for you! From there, we head to the movie theater as Erik shares his topic, the first gay rom-com released in theaters, Bros. The Billy Eichner-led led film (also written by the star) features an almost entirely LGBTQIA+ cast, but does it live up to the hype? Did Pat buy a ticket to the final Chicago showing while discussing the film? Is it relatable content that a 40 year old has a podcast? Tune in to find out! After a quick break for station identification, Bryan takes us far, far away for his pick, the newest Star Wars show to join the Disney+ lineup, Andor. Tune in to find out where it falls in the timeline, if it's worth the watch, and catch up with the space lesbians! For the final topic this month, Pat takes you to Australia for the Netflix revival of The Mole! The game is back after a 14-year hiatus, but has it become to meta for it's own good? He'll gladly tell you, but can you trust his words? Closing out the show the boys dish on their 1-Ups, the things that are giving these bros life!

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What's love gotta do, gotta do with it? Well, that's what everyone wants to know and why you're here today! Whether Cupid hits your heart with a well-timed arrow, or you are enjoying a little self-love, a sense of happiness is really what makes the world a better place. Dive on in as the boys discuss their experiences and give a little advice as well!

The weather is starting to get a bit colder as we continue through the fall and prepare for winter and that can only mean one thing... well many things, but only one thing for this podcast episode, it's cuffing season! BeeJay has taken over the host seat for this episode of Now That's What I Call Gay Life, but not only is he the host but he has also assembled a team of co-hosts from his friend circle, Rees and Adam, to discuss the topic at hand - What's love? BeeJay chats with Rees about his long term relationship with his husband, and dives into the ups and downs that come with a relationship that has seen its share of hurdles. With Adam, BeeJay tackles the trials, tribulations, and fun that comes with a newer relationship and how it all started. After wringing all of the emotional trauma he can *cue the RuPaul cackle* they close the episode out by giving BeeJay some advice that they feel would help him as he journeys on loving himself and finding his own partner in gay crimes. Get ready to dive into the newest episode of Now That's What I Call Gay Life!

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Where do you go when you fall asleep? Some might say you see the lives you lead in other parallel universes. Some might even say that your nightmares can consume you. Morpheus, The Sandman, AKA the lord of The Dreaming, would tell you that you have entered his domain and that everything that happens there is his!

It's a very special episode of Flame ON! dear listeners, as our hosts have found the gateway to The Dreaming and convened to discuss a topic that is very near and dear to their hearts. Every so often a piece of pop culture arises that our hosts have been waiting for and will devour readily in order to share their opinions and this topic just so happens to be one! Adapting The Sandman, the beloved graphic novel series written by Neil Gaiman and released from January 1989 until March 1996, Netflix always had an extremely difficult task at hand. How do you take a world of such rich imagination and turn it into reality? The answer seemed to be, to throw $165 million dollars into the production! Did this work? What about the casting choices? Some fans seemed to be a bit skeptical about some of the blind casting that was done. Did the choices made by the creative team truly bring these characters to life in the best way possible? Would the surprise drop of an extra episode containing two bottle stories really generate any additional buzz for the show? Would two drag queens who love to watch spoil the surprise that Netflix had for The Sandman fans? Ok, the answer to that is yes - if you caught it in time! Find out what our hosts thought of the show and what they hope to see in the future as you listen in to this episode!

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It's time to book your reservation for that picturesque cabin in your hometown, but oh no! The cabin has been booked by someone else! What can you do? Is this the start of a Hallmark Channel movie, or is it a new horror film? Who can say?!? Either way, grab your Nintendo joy cons and get ready for the first round-up of the fall season!

 The leaves have turned and are beginning to fall and dear listeners, the boys of Flame ON! are back to dish the dirt on the month in pop culture. Pat Da Bear is joined by BeeJay and Erik at the round table and they are ready to tackle their topics. First up, the boys chat about the 20th Century Films movie, Barbarian, currently playing in a theater near you. Borrowing a bit from the staple of the Hallmark Channel movies, this spin on the horror genre left a good taste in our boys' mouths! From there BeeJay tackles the big announcements from the Nintendo Direct that just recently took place. Running through some games that he's really excited for, the boys all chime in on their favorite highlights (including the title announcement and release date for the Breath of the Wild sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom). After a quick break for station identification, BeeJay switches console makers and chats about the announcements Sony made during their State of Play event. Did they touch on the game announcements from Nintendo Direct or Sony State of Play that you were most excited to hear about? Sound off in the comments and let the boys know! The final topic on the agenda takes the boys from Canada to Down Under as they chat about the two international variants of Drag Race! Was this season of Drag Race Canada a bit of a disappointment? Did Drag Race Down Under redeem itself on its sophomore season? Listen in to hear what the boys have to say and then sound of with your thoughts in the comments! Before signing off, the boys share their 1-UPs AKA the things that are giving them life!

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She's got eyes of the bluest skies, the power of Eternity, and all the screaming goats you can handle. The fourth installment of the Thor film franchise has made its way from the theater to your home television, so it's time to emerge from the shadows and protect New Asgard. Whether you are worthy of Mjolnir, as jealous as Stormbreaker, or even if you flicked too hard, this is the podcast for you!

Welcome back fellow Midgard-bound Asgardians! As fall descends across the land, our mighty Warriors Three have assembled at the table of King Valkyrie to discuss, dissect, and disseminate upon the adventures of the one and only Thor. Wait. There's another Thor? Helmed by the wacky and wonderful director Taika Waititi, the fourth installment in the Thor franchise takes the color saturation, jokes, and screaming goats and turns the dial all the way up to 11. To kick off the episode, the boys go around the table and share the parts of the film that really tickled their fancy. From the action, story telling, rear nudity of our star Chris Hemsworth, and the amazing villainy of Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher, to seeing the art of Russell Dauterman come to life on the silver screen, there's a lot to love about this movie. From there, the boys then shift the conversation to the aspects of the film that could have used a bit more tweaking. From needing room for the serious moments to breathe, a more fleshed out story, to less screaming goats (for some of the boys), they don't hold back on sharing their thoughts on how they would improve the movie. Finally, the boys dive into wild conjecture and speculation on where the story could head from here. What was their final take on the movie? Listen in to find out! 

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